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HVAC MECHANIC, (CERT/LIC)
Job Title: HVAC MECHANIC, (CERT/LIC)
Job Code: 0753
FLSA: N
Job Level: 09
Revised Date: 01/19/1987
Job Family: JF 22
Occupational Summary
Perform journeyman level work in the installation, maintenance, modification, overhaul, service and repair of all types of air conditioning and refrigeration systems and equipment.
Work Performed
Install, maintain, adjust, modify and perform major overhaul and repair of refrigeration and air conditioning systems by interpreting blueprints, manufacturer specifications, written and verbal instructions.
Make initial settings and final adjustments of refrigeration and air conditioning systems and modifying existing installations to obtain required results.
Install, troubleshoot, repair or calibrate, and maintain reciprocating and centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, direct expansion systems, electric blast coils, immersion coils pumps, fans, starters, pneumatic and electric controls, electrostatic filters, domestic refrigerators, laboratory ultra low temperature boxes, walk-in coolers and freezers, fountain equipment and ice makers. Check and adjust complete air conditioning and refrigeration systems after installation.
Charge all types of refrigeration equipment. Follow a predetermined schedule of preventive maintenance; make recommendations regarding major overaul of systems.
Provide technical guidance and direction to lower level personnel. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to high school with course work in skilled crafts
Work requires North Carolina license.
Experience
Work requires 4 years of broad based experience in: Charging small refrigeration appliances; changing compressors, belts and valves; and adjusting and calibrating temperature and humidity controls
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
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